Washington Commanders vs Chicago Bears How to Watch: Start Time, Stream, TV Channel | Week 5

The Chicago Bears (0-4) take a four-game losing streak into a meeting against the Washington Commanders (2-2) on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at FedExField.

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Commanders vs. Bears Game Info

• Game Day: Thursday, October 5, 2023
• Game Time: 8:15 PM ET
• TV Channel: Amazon Prime Video
• Location: Landover, Maryland
• Stadium: FedExField
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Commanders Stats & Insights

• The Commanders are compiling 307.8 yards per game on offense (20th in NFL), and they rank 21st on the other side of the ball with 352.5 yards allowed per game.
• Despite sporting a bottom-five scoring defense that ranks fourth-worst in the NFL (30 points allowed per game), the Commanders have put up better results offensively, ranking 17th in the NFL by totaling 22.3 points per game.
• The Commanders are totaling 201.3 passing yards per game on offense (20th in the NFL), and they rank 20th defensively with 230 passing yards allowed per game.
• The Commanders are compiling 106.5 rushing yards per game on offense (17th in the NFL), and they rank 21st defensively with 122.5 rushing yards allowed per game.
• Offensively, the Commanders rank 27th in the NFL with a 33.3% third-down percentage. Meanwhile, they rank 17th in third-down percentage allowed (39.6%).
• The Commanders are surrendering 5.8 yards per play on the defensive side of the ball (24th in the NFL), while accumulating 5.4 per play (16th in the league) on offense this season.
• With five forced turnovers (12th in NFL) against eight turnovers committed (26th in NFL), the Commanders’ -3 turnover margin ranks 24th in the NFL.

Bears Stats & Insights

• The Bears’ defense has been bottom-five in total defense this season, surrendering 383.3 total yards per game, which ranks fifth-worst. On offense, they rank 21st with 305.3 total yards per contest.
• The Bears have been sputtering on defense, ranking second-worst with 34.3 points allowed per game. They have been more effective on offense, putting up 18.8 points per contest (22nd-ranked).
• The Bears’ defense has been bottom-five in pass defense this season, allowing 267.8 passing yards per game, which ranks fourth-worst in the NFL. Offensively, they rank 24th with 186.3 passing yards per contest.
• The Bears’ offense has averaged 305.3 yards per game this season, 47.2 yards fewer than the 352.5 allowed by the Commanders’ defense. The Bears average 5.5 yards per play, while the Commanders give up 5.8.
• The Bears have been struggling on third down, ranking worst with a 58.9% third-down conversion percentage allowed per game. They have been more productive on offense, posting a 38% third-down rate (19th-ranked).
• The Bears rank 14th in yards per play (5.5), but they’ve been less productive on the defensive side of the ball, fourth-worst in the NFL with 6.2 yards conceded per play.
• The Bears have turned the ball over eight times this year, while the Commanders have five takeaways.

Commanders vs. Bears Stats Comparison

Recent Betting Trends

Washington Commanders

• Washington has covered the spread twice, and is 1-2 overall, over its last three contests.
• Washington has hit the over twice in its past three contests.
• Washington’s scoring average over the last three games is 2.7 points lower than the 44.5 total given for this matchup.

Chicago Bears

• The Bears are winless against the spread and 1-2 overall in their past three games.
• In all of their past three contests, the Bears have gone over the total.
• The Bears total over the last three games is 0.8 points greater than the 44.5 total listed for this matchup.

Commanders Injuries

Commanders Injuries: WR Curtis Samuel: Did Not Participate In Practice (Quad), CB Christian Holmes: Did Not Participate In Practice (Back), WR Jahan Dotson: Limited Participation In Practice (Ankle), DB Jartavius Martin: Full Participation In Practice (Thumb)

Chicago Bears Injuries

Bears Injuries: WR Chase Claypool: Did Not Participate In Practice (Other), DB Eddie Jackson: Did Not Participate In Practice (Foot), DB Jaylon Johnson: Did Not Participate In Practice (Hamstring), OL Teven Jenkins: Full Participation In Practice (Calf)

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